47 Albums That Made 2019 Seem Almost Bearable

"I can almost smell the cocoa butter whenever I play When I Get Home. Solange is exceptionally gifted at using her art to empower fellow members of the melanin-infused community. Every time I hear 'Almeda,' my spirits are lifted, and I feel even more proud to be a part of Black culture. Like, wow, we're really poppin'." — Brea Cubit, celebrity and entertainment assistant editor